Are you a self-starter that can define strategic business direction, achieve tactical business objectives, manage a diverse set stakeholders across the globe and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?
As a Business Manager supporting International Funds Banking within Global Corporate Banking, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive strategic support to the head of GCB International Funds banking. You will help develop the future strategy of the businesses in partnership with the Business Head and key regional partners will provide day-to-day support for the overall business agenda. You will report to the head of business management for Public Sector & GCB Global Funds banking.
Job responsibilities
* Act as a trusted advisor and counterweight to Business Head and management team
* Help communicate the business strategy, performance and priorities
* Review the competitive landscape and analyze the market position of international financial sponsors industry to develop growth strategies for Payments, Corporate Finance, Markets, Securities Services and other wholesale products
* Collaborate with business heads and business managers for various product and sales teams across the globe to identify client opportunities and help execute business plans
* Support the coordination of the client agenda – client selection and coverage, prioritization, relationship strength, growth opportunities and performance metrics
* Support the business in tracking P&L, expenses, headcount and various other key metrics on an ongoing basis
* Partner with Planning & Analysis to develop and maintain insightful executive management reporting, including financials, quarterly business reviews and ad-hoc requests
* Provide oversight and leadership to ensure the businesses adhere to control and governance policies and procedures
* Assist in driving the right compliance structures for the businesses in partnership with Legal, Compliance, Control Management
* Be a key point of contact for front office and support functions to help identify, facilitate and achieve business objectives and opportunities
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Relevant financial services experience,
* Proactive and problem-solving mindset, with ability to identify, clearly articulate and implement solutions
* Exceptional organizational, project and time management skills; flexibility and ability to prioritize requests and multi-task
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated and effective under pressure
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Professionalism, sensitivity, discretion and sound decision-making with the ability to interact with senior executives
* Disciplined approach to managing processes and controls with a view to continuous improvement
* Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to absorb and contextualize data from several sources
* Proficiency in MS Excel and experience in generating high quality PowerPoint presentations
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Good understanding of Investment and Corporate Banking (Markets, Payments and Asset Management products is helpful.
* Familiarity with Fund banking products (NAV loans, subscription facilities) is a plus